And just like that, the whole thing comes to an end. Another winter over, my time in Kingston
drawing to a close, and a master’s degree almost finished. Deadlines for lab projects, papers, a research project, and exams approach, while a dull, throbbing
headache and vague nausea loom.
I’ve reached the point now where I’m running almost entirely
on caffeine and residual alcohol sugars.
Stress has mercifully lessened my normally ravenous appetite, and
reduced my need for sleep. I wish I
could operate like this all the time, but it’s not in my nature. Food and sleep are far too enjoyable. If the past is any indicator as to how the next
few weeks are going to play out, it will be a gradual winding down, until I
literally lay down across the finish line.
Then I head back to the ocean. That’s always the ultimate goal.
